Editorials on promises debt and national economy
A collection of editorial excerpts criticizes broken promises and argues the nation must fund defense and manage debt. It cites Rom 4:21, jokes from Rev. J A Cochran, and concerns over national spending, taxes, and the wartime economy. It features notes from Greene Recorder Newton News Pierson Progress and Keokuk editor Ed Pooley’s price request to agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Gillespie
Keokuk
Ed Pooley
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Mr. Pooley
Local families host visits and plan Friendship night
Ainsworth residents Mr. and Mrs. James Eckersly and son Bill return to Chicago after visiting brother Max White Sr. in town. Guests include Max White Jr. and Norma Battinger of Washington. Calls go to form an OES Friendship night for late September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Eckersly
Bill
Gertrude Beard
Chicago
Max White Sr
Max White Jr
Norma Battinger
Washington
White
Haskins Writer Returns Home From Iowa City
HASKINS Aug. 30 Clara Godlove writes from Haskins home after two weeks in Iowa City helping daughter Mrs. M. D. McCreedy. She notes busy canning season and missed work, mentions attending the Three Quarter Century party with new and old friends, and records callers Alice McAtlin and brothers Melvin Lewis and Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Godlove
Haskins
Iowa City
M. D. McCreedy
Alice McAtlin
Washington
Melvin Lewis
Sheridan, Wye
Sam
Mulberry
Ind
Ethel
Vivian Booth
Burgh sees a flurry of home improvements and moves
Ethel and Vivian Booth and Mrs. Clara Godlove attend church then visit Eva Rabenold. John Riggs sells property to Mr Dalton of West Chester. Johnsons move to Moline and Olson family moves in. Booth sisters install oil furnace and insulation. L M Birney insulates. Mrs Godlove adds new spouting. Haskins school opens with 18 pupils. Ethel Booth returns as teacher. Dorothy Bean begins second year at No 8 school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Vivian Booth
Clara Godlove
The
Christian Church
Eva Rabenold
Washington
K. A. Mathers
John Riggs
Haskins
Dalton
West Chester
William Johnsons
Moline
Ill
Olson
Johnsons
Booth
L. M. Birney
Iowa Towns Build Schools Amid Bond Elections
Brief notes on Iowa communities voting bonds for school additions and new buildings. Adel, Rockwell, Red Oak and Newton report large bond sums approved or planned, with gymnasiums, classrooms and mechanical shops included. Also mentions coach Keith Molesworth’s Virginia coaching clinic and local wedding horn controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Washington
Adel
Rockwell
Red Oak
Newton
Notable Cedar Rapids resident among many marriages
The article notes Cedar Rapids citizenry includes a man known for many marriages. It adds that nearly ten percent of Iowans are at least 65, Iowa ranks second to Vermont in that age group, and mentions the Buffalo Bills of Buffalo New York as the world’s top barber shop quartet in 1950 winning the SPSPEBSA title. It cites a Metropolitan Life survey reporting five or more fatal accidents killed about 700 people in the US in the first half of 1950, 109 more than the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo
N. Y
Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of
America
United States
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Louisa County Democrats Sponsor Fish Fry Rally
The Louisa County Democrats host the First District rally at the Louisa County Fairgrounds Columbus Junction on September 16. The noon fish fry has a charge, while the afternoon program is free. Prominent attendees include Albert Love land Lester Gillette James France and other state and county candidates. The event is open to the public with plans for a large turnout to discuss current political issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa County
Louisa County Fairgrounds
Columbus Junction
Albert J. Loveland
U. S
Lester S. Gillette
James France
Congress
Belmont Stakes Third Race In Triple Crown Series
The Belmont Stakes is the third horse race in the Triple Crown and is older than the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, dating from an earlier era of American thoroughbred racing.
Salads Only Stresses Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
The article extols selecting top quality fruits and vegetables for salads for eye appeal, taste, and nourishment value. It emphasizes careful picking to ensure freshness and nutritional benefits.
Subscriptions Rates Outside Iowa Adjusted
Partial OCR shows subscription pricing with durations 3 months 6 months and 1 year. Mentions outside Iowa pricing 2.50 and 8.00 dollars. All subscriptions payable in advance. No clear year or organization identified.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. A. Cochran
Greene Recorder
Newton News
Russia
Free Nations
Pierson Progress
Ainsworth
O.E.S. Hall
Lcy Norris
Charles Kisby
Clifton
Kansas
Charles Weber
Michael Hvango
Mickey
Augusta
Weber
Little Mickey
Barkley
Alben Barkley
Truman
Spain
Bruce Cowden
Penney
Richmond
Keith Molesworth
Richmond Rebels
Keith
Mabel Gray
Washington High School
Virginia
Molesworth
Lexington
Food Industries
Des Moines Register
Cleveland Press
Des Moines Phaper
Louisville
John F. Williams
FOX
Don Barry
Pamela Blake
Robert Lowery
Lippert Pictures
Louisa County Demos
Wed
Thur
Robert Ryan
Claudette Colbert
RKO
the Secret Furty
All In
Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Elder, Shannon & Co
R. E. Shannon
Dave R. Elder
Bruce C. ¢ ‘Owden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Ilowa Press Ass
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Epa
Mr Dee Sin
Stanley G. Newton
Ledgers
Ruud Bryant Smithday
Bryant
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